Erwin in Unicoi County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Unicoi County / The Town of Erwin
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009
1. Unicol County Marker
Inscription.
Unicoi County, also, The Town of Erwin. . (side 1)
Unicoi County. Unicoi County was formed during the Reconstruction era from parts of Washington and Carter counties on March 23, 1875. Representative Alfred A. Taylor introduced a bill in the Tennessee Legislature and insisted that the county's name come from a Cherokee word representing the fog-draped Unaka Mountains. The first meeting for the elected officials was January 3, 1876, at the Indian Creek Baptist Church. For the Centennial in 1975, the motto on the new seal of Unicoi County was "The Valley Beautiful." Continued), (side 2)
The Town Of Erwin. The town was laid out in March of 1876 on land donated by David J.N. Ervin, William Love, and G. Garland for the creation of a county seat. Vanderbilt was the town's first name. In 1879, the state approved a new name of Ervin, but a United States Post Office mix-up gave the town its lasting name of Erwin. Earlier postal designations of Greasy Cove, Unaka, and Longmire identified the area. In 1891, Erwin was incorporated and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in 1892.
(side 1)
Unicoi County
Unicoi County was formed during the Reconstruction era from parts of Washington and Carter counties on March 23, 1875. Representative Alfred A. Taylor introduced a bill in the Tennessee Legislature and insisted that the county's name come from a Cherokee word representing the fog-draped Unaka Mountains. The first meeting for the elected officials was January 3, 1876, at the Indian Creek Baptist Church. For the Centennial in 1975, the motto on the new seal of Unicoi County was "The Valley Beautiful."
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(side 2)
The Town Of Erwin
The town was laid out in March of 1876 on land donated by David J.N. Ervin, William Love, and G. Garland for the creation of a county seat. Vanderbilt was the town's first name. In 1879, the state approved a new name of Ervin, but a United States Post Office mix-up gave the town its lasting name of Erwin. Earlier postal designations of Greasy Cove, Unaka, and Longmire identified the area. In 1891, Erwin was incorporated and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in 1892.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 130.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks
Location. 36° 8.746′ N, 82° 24.951′ W. Marker is in Erwin, Tennessee, in Unicoi County. Marker is on North Main Avenue near Tucker Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erwin TN 37650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009
2. The Town of Erwin
Reverse Side of the Unicol County Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009
3. The Gathering Place
Dedicated June 2005
Welcome to Unicol County
As You Explore My Mountain
Secrets, Relax, Unwind And Let
These Wild Wilderness Places
Become the Laboratory
Of Your Soul
By Pat Alderman
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009
4. The Gathering Place
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009
5. The Gathering Place
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 18, 2023
6. Unicoi County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,367 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 6. submitted on October 22, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
